Battery, reconnecting
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Special tools and auxiliary items needed
- VAG 1331 Torque wrench (or equivalent 5 - 50 Nm )
NOTE:
- In order to prevent damage to the battery housing, battery terminals must be placed on battery posts without using force (by hand only).
- Battery posts and terminals must no longer be greased.
- Refit battery positive ( B+ ) terminal on battery positive post.
- Torque positive ( B+ ) terminal clamp fastener to 6 Nm.
- Fit fuse holder onto battery and install positive bus onto securing pins on battery positive terminal.
- Engage fuse holder clip in battery.
- Tighten securing bolt -1- for positive bus on positive ( + ) terminal clamp.
- Connect cables to strip fuses and tighten securing bolts -A-.
NOTE:
Refer to appropriate wiring diagram for installed positions of cables to fuses if necessary.
- Refit electrical connection -2-.
- Only after the fuse holder and positive ( B+ ) terminal have been secured should the negative ( - ) terminal clamp be installed.
- Torque negative ( - ) terminal clamp fastener to 6 Nm.
- If necessary, reinstall cover -1- with screws -arrows-.
- Perform work steps specified in table. Refer to Work steps required after reconnecting battery .